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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1920
Page
2
An item notes the posting of second class wall matter at the Post Office in Valles City North Dakota reflecting a local postal designation under the city’s mailing rules.
The piece endorses Attorney General William Langer amid local party maneuvering for school superintendent and a broader political clash. It defends his stance, highlights concerns about Townley era tactics, and praises his law enforcement stand against socialism and free love rhetoric while praising the public stakes in state governance.
A story recalls five foreign gentlemen in New York who became friends at a champagne supper Each toasted his native country with exaggerated lines The Russian toasted to Russia's stars while the others praised Turkey France the United States and Great Britain in turn The Englishman’s toast mocks others and he pays for nothing.
A local editorial salutes John despite past disagreements and forecasts a lively political season in 1920. A mass meeting of representative Democrats is set for February 4 in Fargo to consider presidential electors. The I V A will meet in Grand Forks the next day, while nonpartisan leagueers plan a state convention amid expected stirring times.
A long moralistic appeal promotes making a will during Thrift Week to avoid court fees and unresolved estates. It contrasts “will power” with superstition and cites the benefits for widows and orphans, ending with a weary quip about home state products and the San Francisco Chronicle.
The author rails at lawmakers who attacked a public official in the final hours of a special session. He praises Townley and decries attempts to ruin a man’s name, citing the enduring fight for liberty and justice. He declares that right will prevail in North Dakota and urges readers to remember the core values of decency and freedom. Beach Advance.
A humorous verse by The Yeoman contrasts the self view of a newspaper man with sneers from readers. It lampoons critics who call him a mere gossip or diplomat, revealing the journalist as a plain, honest reporter who observes history at the gates of gold.
A week long series of Farm Bureau meetings will be held in Barnes county communities from January 26 through 31. Sanborn Leal Oriska Nome Litchville Priday will host sessions with speakers from the Agricultural College and county agents covering farm management grasses potatoes or kubanka wheat home maker issues and local topics. Citizens are invited to attend and participate.
The week opened with a pep meeting led by Leo Brady as students showed strong enthusiasm for last week's basketball wins. Ralph Curren detailed Jamestown’s close game, with Valley City taking the lead late to win 22 to 20. Francis Holm reported Cooperstown’s tight game, Valley City prevailing 10 to 5 as baskets came late. Coachentiles appeared to a warm reception, and Mr. Geotsloe gave a brief football season summary.
A year opening ceremony featured coach presenting football letters to the most deserving players. Recipients included Wertin Busdicker Lyon McFadgen Larson Neltimier Doucette Malhaid Curren Lancey Isensee Kernkamp and others. Five seniors among the lettermen, with Wertin highlighted by student applause.
The public library houses biographies of scientists musicians and leaders. A list includes The Story of My Boyhood and Youth by James? Earl, Franklin Paul Lester, George Washington by Henry Cabot Lodge, and Life of Mozart by Louis Nohl among others.
A Fargo Courier-News writer lampoons cinemagoers by listing the theatre annoyances that spoil the show. He names behind-seat kickers loud commenters front-row reilers and noisy snackers as chief irritants, noting these nuisances undermine the entertainment and education of a movie outing.
Three brothers in the third and fourth grades formed Wills & Wills Company to cover term expenses for books, crayons, and supplies. They won a cellar-cleaning contract and earned a one dollar bonus from James Nielson, plus a six dollar check from First National Bank. The firm plans future contracts and sends good wishes from teachers and students.
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